September 12, 2018 / Features

Hamilton Lake was named for Philip and Emma Hamilton, early settlers. They had moved to the Newberry area in the early 1880s where Phil, a former policeman, quickly became one of the town's bigwigs, owning a hotel, running for office. More...

Helmer was named for father and son settlers Sanford and Gaylord Helmer. They descended from a German family that immigrated to the United States in the 1700s. Their name probably means "Helmet Maker." More...

The Great Lakes contain 6 quadrillion gallons of fresh water, one-fifth of the world's fresh surface water. The Great Lakes are the largest group of freshwater lakes in the world. Trivia provided by http://corsinet.com More...